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CROW, CARRION. 
Common Crow. 
Corvus corong, Liz. 
This bird is common in the western parts of 
Europe, but is of very rare occurrence in the eastern 
districts of the Continent. It is considerably less 
than the Raven, but is similar to it in colour, 
external appearance, and in many of its habits. It 
may be readily distinguished from the Rook by 
the greater strength of its bill, which is never 
destitute of the bristly feathers that cover the base 
and nostrils, as is the case with the latter. Carrion 
Crows seldom associate in numbers, but generally 
remain in pairs throughout the year. They feed on 
putrescent flesh of all sorts, as well as on worms, 
insects, and various kinds of grain. Young rabbits, 
chickens, and ducks also frequently become their 
victims, and when pressed by hunger they will 
even attack birds on the wing. They chiefly 
visit wooded districts, but are common throughout 
other parts of the country. They build on trees, 
forming their nests of sticks lined with hair, wool, 
&c. The eges are four or five in number, and of 
a pale bluish green, spotted and blotched with ash 
colour and brown. The male feeds the female 
while she remains upon the eggs, and both defend 
their young with great courage against birds of a 
much larger size. 
